Your attention is drawn to this HSE bulletin regarding protecting the health and safety of gig economy, agency and temporary workers.

Should you have any questions on the duties placed upon you and the measures you are expected to demonstrate please contact your dedicated Health and Safety Consultant.

Your attention is drawn to the following HSE bulletin page on a variety of subjects regarding health and safety in the workplace.

The bulletin contains some useful information together with further links.

We encourage you to read the bulletin carefully and review your existing arrangements where appropriate to satisfy yourself that the appropriate controls are in place. You should also ensure that you have all relevant documents relating to this if you are visited by the HSE.

Should you have any questions on the duties placed upon you and the measures you will be expected to demonstrate please contact your dedicated Health and Safety Consultant.

Your attention is drawn to this HSE bulletin regarding a programme of inspections to primary and secondary schools in England, Scotland and Wales from October 2023 to assess the management of asbestos in schools.

The bulletin contains some useful information on what is happening, who is carrying out the inspections and what you should do to prepare for a visit. There is also a link to some further useful information together with an Asbestos management checklist.

We encourage you to immediately review your existing asbestos risk control measures to satisfy yourself that the appropriate controls are in place. You should also ensure that you have all relevant documents relating to this if you are visited by the HSE.

Should you have any questions on the duties placed upon you and the measures you will be expected to demonstrate please contact your dedicated Health and Safety Consultant.

Your attention is drawn to the HSE bulletin regarding a programme of inspections of woodworking businesses and a targeted inspection programme being followed by the HSE which is ongoing.

The bulletin contains some useful links on the dangers of breathing in woodworking dust and the irreversible lung diseases this can cause.
We encourage you to immediately review your existing risk control measures for wood dust to satisfy yourself that the appropriate controls are in place. You should also ensure that you have all relevant documents relating to this if you are visited by the HSE.

Should you have any questions on the duties placed upon you and the measures you will be expected to demonstrate please contact your dedicated Health and Safety Consultant.

Your attention is drawn to the HSE bulletin regarding a programme of inspections of manufacturing businesses and a targeted inspection programme being followed by the HSE to look at the use metalworking fluids or coolants in machining processes.

The bulletin mentions three main areas where manufacturing companies, particularly smaller companies, commonly fall down on compliance, the risks associated with metalworking fluids and mists. There is also a useful link to the campaign website and further information on what you should do.

We encourage you to immediately review your existing risk control measures for metalworking fluids or coolants in machining processes to satisfy yourself that the appropriate controls are in place. You should also ensure that you have all relevant documents relating to this if you are visited by the HSE.

Should you have any questions on the duties placed upon you and the measures you will be expected to demonstrate please contact your dedicated Health and Safety Consultant.